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30 November 2007

Macquarie/national grid wireless merger
seen at 20:08, 30 November in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally concluded that the completed acquisition by Macquarie UK Broadcast Ventures Limited (MUKBV) of National Grid Wireless Group (NGW) would lead to a substantial lessening...
Tackling AIDS a "key priority" - PM
seen at 18:12, 30 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has highlighted the fight against HIV/AIDS as a "key priority" and spoken of his belief that the disease can be eradicated.
Roads and Bridges The Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees and Amounts) Regulations 2008 Consultation
seen at 17:57, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees)
London's communities to be consulted over new strategy to modernise police facilities
seen at 17:35, 30 November in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
Plans to modernise police facilities are to be published for each of the capital's 32 boroughs and will offer local communities the unique opportunity to make their voices heard in the drive to make the police service...
Sudan
seen at 16:13, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Foreign Office accepted that Gillian Gibbons must serve a further ten days in jail, the PMS said that, as was known, the Foreign Secretary met with the Sudanese ambassador again last night and expressed...
Party Funding
seen at 16:13, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the Prime Minister would characterise his relationship with Harriet Harman, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister was fully focused on the business of government and had ...
David Miliband webchat
seen at 16:12, 30 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary took your questions on a variety of topics in our live webchat earlier today.
Morning press briefing from 30 November 2007
seen at 16:12, 30 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Party funding and Sudan
Treasury special adviser appointment
seen at 15:59, 30 November in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Catherine Macleod has been appointed a special adviser to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. She will take up her post on 3 December.
Technical Notes for the 2007 Spending Review
seen at 15:58, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Technical Notes for the 2007 Spending Review
Working neighbourhoods fund - blears/hain
seen at 15:49, 30 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears and Work and Pensions Secretary Peter Hain have today announced a new drive to turn around long term unemployment in the most disadvantaged communities.
Councils and health authorities rise to 'green' spending challenge
seen at 15:49, 30 November in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Councils and health authorities in England, with a massive annual £58bn of spending power, have pledged to make the way they buy goods and services and run their premises more sustainable.
Adjudicator publishes decision on the proposal to enlarge childwall ce va primary school
seen at 15:42, 30 November in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the proposal by the governing body of Childwall CE VA Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, to enlarge the school from a capacity of 280 to 420 ...
'...take action against hate websites such as Redwatch, Noncewatch, Blood and Honour, Stormfront, White Honor and the VNN site that incite violence against individuals!' -- Anil Sachdeo
seen at 15:10, 30 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hate websites do not deserve the protection under the freedom of speech act...
'...award Dr. Ioan Davies of Manchester University's Medical School an OBE' -- Ashwin Khanna
seen at 15:10, 30 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dr. Ioan Davies has been a senior figure within the Medical School at the...
'...Kate Bush - Singer/Songwriter be given the highest honour available for services to Music' -- Derek Wray
seen at 15:10, 30 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is no other recording artist in the world today quite like Kate Bush....
Hi Jayne -Thank you for these...
seen at 15:03, 30 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Hi Jayne -Thank you for these comments.   As you may have seen (via our emerging ideas paper on the web-site) the CRC is very supportive of  parish councils - especially the smaller...

Government pledges £17.6m to improve support for people with hiv
seen at 12:49, 30 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo today announced an extra £17.6million in funding for Local Authorities to plan and care for people living with HIV and AIDS.
Launch of new guidance for occupational therapy staff on delivering effective vocational advice
seen at 12:49, 30 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Care Services Minister Ivan Lewis today welcomed the publication of Work Matters: Vocational Navigation for Occupational Therapy Staff. This good practice booklet is designed to help occupational therapy staff recognise...
Home office publishes autumn performance report
seen at 12:44, 30 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Falling crime in high crime areas, improvements in police performance, a drop in those making unfounded asylum claims and a reduction in the overall harm caused by drugs are some of the key achievements set out ...
Draft Regulations on the Planning Hierarchy: Consultation Paper
seen at 12:38, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Seeks comments on the proposed hierarchy for planning in Scotland. The Government's proposals are intended to provide a more proportionate approach for dealing with planning applications. The hierarchy is about ...
District bench retirement - judge scott-phillips
seen at 12:26, 30 November in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
District Judge Scott-Phillips will retire as a District Judge on the North Eastern Circuit on 30 November 2007.
Rosie winterton, transport minister announces £21m relief for stowmarket
seen at 12:24, 30 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
A new road to relieve congestion in Stowmarket, Suffolk, is to go-ahead with £12 million of Government funding, Transport Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
Hi Jayne -Thank you for these...
seen at 12:19, 30 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Hi Jayne -

Thank you for these comments.   As you may have seen (via our emerging ideas paper on the web-site) the CRC is very supportive of  parish councils - especially the...

Donations
seen at 11:37, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the police decided to investigate the matter, would the Prime Minister suspend the internal inquiries going on, the PMS said that it was entirely a party matter. Asked if there was a police investigation...
HMRC
seen at 11:37, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had received a letter of apology from HMRC, the PMS replied that he would not normally comment on the Prime Minister's personal financial affairs.Asked whether the Prime Minister had ...
UK Economy
seen at 11:37, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with the Governor of the Bank of England, that the UK was in for an uncomfortable period financially, the PMS said that the Prime Minister was speaking at length about the world...
Northern Rock
seen at 11:37, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government was concerned that further credit had been given to Northern Rock, the PMS replied that the Chancellor and others had made the situation in relation to Northern Rock clear on numerous occasions...
European Reform Treaty
seen at 11:37, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the scrutiny committee were convinced that the rules of the House require, in the wake of their report, a debate on the treaty before the Prime Minister signs it, the PMS replied that he had not seen the...
Leeds Magistrates
seen at 11:37, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government was confident that this was a problem for just that particular court or were there concerns that there could be similar problems elsewhere, the PMS replied that it was a particular issue ...
Sudan
seen at 11:37, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for feedback from the Foreign Secretary's meeting with the Sudanese Ambassador, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that a statement had been released earlier today and it would be...
Afternoon press briefing from 29 November 2007
seen at 11:37, 30 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Sudan, Leeds magistrates, European reform treaty, northern rock, UK economy, HMRC and donations
Ask the Foreign Secretary
seen at 11:37, 30 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
David Miliband will be here taking your questions on international affairs in a live webchat today from 13:45 GMT.
£45 million cultural investment in seaside resorts
seen at 11:30, 30 November in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
A £45 million funding boost will help culture and the arts regenerate some of our most run-down seaside resorts, Culture Secretary James Purnell announced today.
Statistical press notice: nhs inpatient and outpatient waiting times figures 31st october 2007
seen at 11:28, 30 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Main Points This Month
Statistical press notice: hospital waiting and activity
seen at 11:27, 30 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
National cjd surveillance unit publishes 15th annual report for 2006
seen at 11:27, 30 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Fifteenth Annual Report of the National Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance Unit was published today. The report looks back over the period from May 1990 (when the Unit was set up) to 31 December 2006. The...
Parish Councils of any size can do what they...
seen at 11:22, 30 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Parish Councils of any size can do what they wish within their powers.  Size is no limit!  Commenting on consutlations takes a bit of time to consider the consutlation but can influence national...

School holidays and term dates 2008-2009
seen at 11:15, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
School holidays
Scottish Planning Series Planning Circular 8-2007: The Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999
seen at 11:15, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This Circular gives guidance on the Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999 (SSI 1999 No.1) (referred to in this Circular as "the Regulations").
Scottish Aggregates Survey 2005
seen at 11:15, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Aggregates Survey.
Revisions to Circular 15/1999: The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 1999 Consultation Responses
seen at 11:15, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation responses.
Revision of Circular 15/1999; the Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999: Consultation Report
seen at 11:15, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Responds to the main points raised by respondents to the March 2007 consultation paper, seeking views on the Revision of Circular 15/1999.
Environmental Impact Assessment Directive: Questions and Answers
seen at 11:15, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Offers a brief and basic introduction to the EIA Directive, the Regulations and planning authority responsibilities.
National Minimum Wage (Patrick McFadden, Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:15, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that the Government have submitted their economic evidence on the national minimum wage to the Low Pay Commission. The Commission will take this and all the other evidence received into...

Competitiveness Council (Stephen Timms, Minister of State (Competitiveness), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:15, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The following statement provides information on the Competitiveness Council in Brussels on 22 November 2007, at which I represented the UK. The meeting was chaired in the morning by Manuel Pinho, Portuguese Minister...

Thames Gateway (Yvette Cooper, Minister of State (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:15, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

One year ago, we published the interim plan for the Thames Gateway, Europe's largest regeneration programme, setting out the long-term vision and objectives for the Thames Gateway. We are today publishing a delivery...

Future Rapid Effect System (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:14, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) has a vital role to play in the future of the British Army. We stated that we would announce the outcome of the utility vehicle design trials by the end of November. I am...

Sea King Integrated Operation Support (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:14, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am announcing today the award of a contract to Agusta Westland for Implementation Phase 2 of the Sea King Integrated Operational Support (SKIOS IP2) programme. This programme will maintain availability levels...

Nato (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 11:14, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The right hon. and learned Member for North-East Fife (Sir Menzies Campbell) has replaced the hon. Member for Hereford (Mr. Keetch) as a Member of the United Kingdom delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly...

Abortion Act 1967 (Government Response to Science and Technology Committee Report) (Dawn Primarolo, Minister of State (Public Health), Department of Health)
seen at 11:14, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today we have laid before Parliament the Government response to the Science and Technology Committee's report on the scientific developments relating to the Abortion Act 1967 (Cm 7278).

In June 2007, the...

NHS Finance and Performance (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 11:14, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

At the end of 2005-06, the NHS had a net deficit of £547 million, with 123 (33 per cent.) organisations building up a total gross deficit of £1.3 billion. Today I am pleased to say that we...

Additional Protective Services (Demonstration Sites) (Tony McNulty, Minister of State (Security, Counter-terrorism, Crime and Policing), Home Office)
seen at 11:14, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing that three more initiatives are being added to the 10 already included as demonstrator sites for the protective capabilities programme. These initiatives are addressing the demands of major...

Autumn Performance Report (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 11:14, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Home Office Autumn Performance Report 2007 will be published tomorrow by command of Her Majesty. Copies of the report will be available in the Vote Office. The Report will also be available on the Home Office...

Leeds Magistrates Court (Jack Straw, Lord Chancellor, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:14, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing that yesterday, on 28 November, I formally asked Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Courts Administration to work with the Chief Inspectors for the Constabulary and the Crown Prosecution Service...

Education and Skills Bill (Framework Powers) (Peter Hain, Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:14, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that an explanatory memorandum explaining the proposals for the use of framework powers in the Education and Skills Bill is available today. Copies of which can be found in the...

Responsible alcohol sales campaign commences
seen at 04:23, 30 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Premises that sell alcohol to underage drinkers and routinely breach licensing laws will be targeted by police in a four-week, £250,000 'Responsible Alcohol Sales Campaign' funded by the Home Office.
Mod addresses cost pressures in major projects
seen at 04:21, 30 November in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
In its annual review of major defence equipment projects, published today, the National Audit Office has recognised the actions taken by the MoD to limit in-year cost increases and minimise delays.
Christmas revellers told: think! don't drink and drive
seen at 04:08, 30 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
More than 6,000 people were hurt in drink drive related accidents at weekends last year, with more than a third of these injured between 10pm and 3am. To crack down on drinking and driving this Christmas, the Government...
HS (returning asylum seekers) Zimbabwe CG [2007] UKAIT 00094 (29 November 2007)
seen at 00:24, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
HS (returning asylum seekers) Zimbabwe CG [2007] UKAIT 00094 (29 November 2007)
Owens v Sixmilecross Development Association & Anor [2007] NIQB 94 (23 November 2007)
seen at 00:22, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Owens v Sixmilecross Development Association & Anor [2007] NIQB 94 (23 November 2007)
Prison Officers Association, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 99 (28 November 2007)
seen at 00:22, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Prison Officers Association, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 99 (28 November 2007)
Department of the Environment and Heritage Service v Felix O'Hare & Co Ltd & Anor (t/a Phillips Contracts) [2007] NICA 45 (27 November 2007)
seen at 00:21, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Department of the Environment and Heritage Service v Felix O'Hare & Co Ltd & Anor (t/a Phillips Contracts) [2007] NICA 45 (27 November 2007)
Foord v American Airlines Inc [2007] EWHC 90076 (Costs) (29 June 2007)
seen at 00:20, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Foord v American Airlines Inc [2007] EWHC 90076 (Costs) (29 June 2007)
HLB Kidsons (a firm) v Lloyds Underwriters (Policy No 621/PKID00101) & Ors [2007] EWHC 2699 (Comm) (22 November 2007)
seen at 00:17, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is my ruling in relation to certain post-judgment matters following submissions made at a hearing on 28 September 2007.
Walbrook Trustees (Jersey) Ltd & Ors v Fattal & Ors [2007] EWHC 2808 (Ch) (29 November 2007)
seen at 00:17, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is my judgment on the preliminary issue which I directed to be tried, in advance of all other questions, at the pre-trial review held on 14 September 2007. The issue was framed in the following terms:
The Law Society, R (on the application of) v Legal Services Commission [2007] EWCA Civ 1264 (29 November 2007)
seen at 00:15, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is the judgment of the court, to which all of its members have contributed.
Trka & Anor v Hulbert & Ors [2007] EWCA Civ 1224 (29 November 2007)
seen at 00:15, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by permission of Sir Henry Brooke from a judgment and order of Cox J given, unusually, in the Nottingham County Court, on 6th March 2007. She dismissed the action by Mr and Mrs Trka against three...
Chandler v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 1211 (29 November 2007)
seen at 00:15, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an absent parent's appeal from a decision of Commissioner Turnbull of 26th February 2007 (CCS/2806/2006). The Commissioner himself gave permission to appeal, rightly taking the view that an important point...
Novartis Grimsby Ltd v Cookson [2007] EWCA Civ 1261 (29 November 2007)
seen at 00:15, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from the judgment of Mr Recorder Black QC handed down on 25th May 2006, in which he held the defendant/appellant liable to compensate the claimant/respondent for the development of carcinoma of...
Revenue and Customs v Royal Bank of Scotland Plc [2007] EWCA Civ 1262 (29 November 2007)
seen at 00:15, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal and cross-appeal from the order made on 6 November 2006 by Miss Susan Prevezer QC, sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court in the Chancery Division, on a preliminary issue in proceedings brought...